Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad

 

4

medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

1

tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

3

tablespoons red wine vinegar

1

tablespoon water

1/8

teaspoon salt

3

drops red pepper sauce

2

large garlic cloves, finely chopped

8

ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Salad greens, if desired

• 1 Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish.
• 2 Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container. Pour over tomatoes.
• 3 Cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 3 hours to blend flavors. Layer tomatoes alternately with cheese on salad greens.